Flash for G9

Hi!
I have been using 220EX, and I am very pleased with the result. This model is the best choice!

Has anyone tried the 220ex with a gadget infinity or pocket wizard transmitter? It would make the lack of flexible flash head a moot point since you could point it wherever you want.

I'd get a 430EX.. I find the 220EX far too limiting in terms of available features.

Do you suggest that because the 220 has no manual controls or lack of power?

I'm a neophyte at flash technique.

The problem with 220 is the lack of Tilting capabilities. All that can be fixed with a proper TTL cable or a wireless trigger, counting on that you have one of your hands free or a little tripod to mount it.

Thanks to all for the help. I will probably go with the 220 since it is small and the price is right. Anything larger seems awkward on the G7. Plus I want to keep the G7's compactness intact.

please explain to me (and don't laugh) why i can't use a nikon SB400 w/ my new G9?

arquitecto wrote in post #4496660
please explain to me (and don't laugh) why i can't use a nikon SB400 w/ my new G9?

You probably can and probably will like the results. I don't have an SB400 but I regularly use SB-24 and SB-28 with Canon G3 and G9. You'll have to work in G9 Manual Mode though -- but that's OK. If the SB400 has the in-flash auto mode then that will work also but again, be sure the G9 is in Manual.

I just posted some external flash pics using the Canon 580EX with G9 on my blog and will be doing a sort of series on that topic. Next up is the 580EX + 420EX and the SB800 is after that. Nothing particularly fancy or special but illustrative that it can be done.

Gordon
http://lightdescriptio​n.blogspot.com

From Gordon's blog...

"ETTL flash control does not work when the Canon G9 is in Manual Mode. The output power of a Canon flash mounted on the G9 must be adjusted either on the G9 or on the flash when the G9 is in Manual Mode. I don’t like it but that’s the way it is -- same on all the G series cameras."

WHAT ! Please tell me this isn't true ! I used flash metering all the time in manual mode on my D50. It was great.

Could have you shot f/5.6 and 1/250th some other way and gotten the same exposure and had ETTL working for you ?

What if you would have stayed in Program mode, did an exposure out the window and locked it ? That would have set the shot at f/5.6 and 1/250th, right ? But would have the flash power then been automatically reduced ?

The SB400 has no manual mode. (Actually it does, but only via the Nikon D40.)

Would that preclude using it on the G9 in manual mode?

It really is an awesome size for the G9.

I use my older 420EX with mine, and its fantastic. Maybe you could save some money buying a used one?

i think i say this in all the threads about g9>flash, but i love the st-e2/580 combo. one of these days i'll get around to pp'ing some samples.

ccg wrote in post #4458558
I'm looking to add a flash to my G9. Can anyone recommend a nice compact unit for the camera?

thanks

Carl

Get the 430 EX flash. You won't be sorry.

Kristi

As Carianoff said, an used flashgun can be a great choice, small money, big light.

miguelmarcos wrote in post #4495825
Do you suggest that because the 220 has no manual controls or lack of power?

I'm a neophyte at flash technique.

Lack of controls, power but primarily it's lack of tilting capabilities. Sure there are ways to work around that such as using PW, but I'd rather just have a flash which tilts with no fuss off the bat.